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British Studies Echo Canadian Research Findings
March 19, 2014 – Arts Council England released two interesting studies last week: on the value of the arts; the other one on attendance at outdoor events.
Learning about the Anti-Spam Law
March 12, 2014 – Since the final regulations under the Anti-Spam Legislation came out, in December, many organizations have developed training materials and delivered webinars. Here are some of them that we are recommending.
Federal Budget 2014 and Canada’s Presenting and Touring Sector
February 13, 2014 – CAPACOA is pleased to see that the Government of Canada has renewed and made permanent the important programs at the Department of Canadian Heritage. CAPACOA also congratulates the government regarding the now-permanent $25 million to the Canada Council for the Arts.
Budget 2014 Renews Key Investments in the Arts
February 11, 2014 – The Canadian Arts Coalition applauds the Government of Canada for renewing key programs at the Department of Canadian Heritage in Budget 2014. Read more
CAPACOA Provides Comments on Proposed Accounting Standards
December 6, 2013 – Changes to accounting standards for non-profits are in the making and, unless amended, they could have a significant impact on many performing arts organizations.
Coalition Releases Analysis of the Federal Budget
November 22, 2013 – The Canadian Arts Coalition released its first analysis of the federal budget from the perspective of the cultural sector. Read more
The Canadian Arts Coalition is calling all arts advocates!
October 25, 2013 – The Coalition wants to talk to Members of Parliament in all 308 ridings and they need you and your members help. They will be holding two training webinars for advocates who would like to get involved with the ‘Arts 308’ campaign. Read more
Clarifications Regarding the Temporary Foreign Workers Program
October 23, 2013 – Since CAPACOA’s initial response to changes to the Temporary Foreign Workers Program, Citizenship and Immigration Canada has been providing useful clarifications in the Foreign Worker Manual as well as in a Myth vs. Fact notice.
Presenting Arts for the Health of It
September 30, 2013 – This week is Community Health and Wellbeing Week. Why should the arts sector care? Because, whether we want it or not, we play a major role in people’s health and well-being.
Music and Education: A Recipe for Success
September 25, 2013 – We’ve known this for some time: music education is positively associated with overall academic achievement, especially in subjects like math, science and reading.